Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Yambohne
In French
Thuya occidental
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Cupressaceae
Fabaceae
Properties of White Cedar and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Jicama? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Jicama. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also White Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. White Cedar has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Watery eyes and Jicama has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of White Cedar and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Jicama
Season and care of White Cedar and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
White Cedar and Jicama Physical Information
White Cedar and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Jicama are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of White Cedar and Jicama
Care of White Cedar and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.